IndyCar announces start time for highly anticipated Freedom 250 Grand Prix on the streets of Washington, DC
The NTT IndyCar Series will make its debut in Washington, DC on August 23 with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, racing through the city's streets for the first time in the series' history. The announcement of the event's start time signals the final preparations for what organisers are positioning as a major spectacle, with high-profile drivers set to compete on the urban circuit.
President Donald Trump hosted a promotional event at the White House featuring IndyCar champions and notable drivers, underscoring the race's significance as a marquee inaugural event. The combination of top-tier motorsport competition and prominent political backing suggests the race is expected to draw substantial attention and attendance.
- IndyCar's inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix will take place on Washington DC streets on August 23, marking the series' first race in the nation's capital
- President Trump hosted IndyCar drivers including champions Alex Palou and Felix Rosenqvist at the White House to promote the event